Michelle Riegner

Michelle joined DAG Architects in 2016 and established the firm’s Space Coast office, where she continues to lead its growth and community impact. She was named a Principal in 2024. For more than 14 years, Michelle has guided complex projects with a focus on thoughtful, client-centered management, shaping project plans around stakeholder needs to create spaces with lasting value for the communities they serve.

Michelle earned a Bachelor of Environmental Design and a Master of Architecture from the University of Colorado. She is a registered architect with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and an active leader within the American Institute of Architects, serving as a State Director for AIA Florida and having held multiple board positions at both state and local chapter levels. Deeply engaged in her community, Michelle also serves on the boards of United Way of the Space Coast and Junior Achievement of the Space Coast, among other civic and professional organizations.

Sandie Taunton

Sandie is a creative and detail-oriented architect with experience in all phases of educational, commercial, sustainable, and healthcare design. As a Project Manager and Senior Associate, her responsibilities include regulatory compliance review, programming, conceptual design, preliminary cost estimating, coordinating with engineering consultants, preparation of construction documents, bidding assistance, specifications writing, and material research.  

Sandie earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Mississippi State University and is LEED AP certified.  

Paul Ritz

As a Senior Associate at DAG, Paul brings over 25 years of architectural design and construction experience in projects ranging from under $100,000 to over $40 million. He has managed a variety of projects through schematic design and development, cost estimating, construction documents, and contract administration. He is a licensed contractor in Florida, as well, allowing for a depth and breadth of understanding of the building industry.  

Paul earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Detroit and a Master of Science in Construction Management from Florida International University. He is an Alabama and Florida registered architect and is LEED AP BD+C certified.  

Patrick Boldrick

Patrick is an architect with over 30 years of experience and a project management background in a variety of retail, commercial, and restaurant projects. He is a Panama City native, attending Mosley High School and Gulf Coast State College. Patrick earned a Bachelor of Design degree from the University of Florida and a Master of Architecture from Florida A&M University. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). 

Noah Kim

Noah is an architectural designer with expertise in various programs to produce outstanding renderings that convey the style and economic value of a project. His experience has focused on master planning and redeveloping areas to create modern town centers. Noah holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Architecture from Savannah College of Art and Design.  

John Lane

John joined DAG in 2021, bringing with him over 20 years of expertise in civic and government projects, along with luxury hospitality. He is a registered architect in Seychelles and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees of from Florida A&M University.